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GIH Internship

Get Inspired Houston (GIH) is an annual summer internship program offered to young adults and college/university students geared towards assisting the welfare of immigrant and refugee communities. The program aims to provide a platform for young adults to practice diverse professional skills related to running a non-profit and to play an instrumental role in Sewa’s ongoing community projects.

This internship is a full-time commitment composed of direct community service, content creation, event planning, educational tutoring, attending lectures, and public outreach. Interns are divided into cohorts in which they explore their personal interests and develop professional skills. This is done by creating and implementing projects which lead to social change with the assistance of experienced mentors who serve as advisors for their projects.

Past projects include developing and implementing a summer curriculum for our three ASPIRE centers, volunteering with Alief ISD’s Summer Language Institute, and planning vaccination drives in medically underserved areas.Interns are free to choose which of the following cohorts and types of activities best fit their skills and interests:

Youth Education: assess ASPIRE student needs, plan a summer curriculum and field trips.
Public Relations: develop website and newsletter content, promote programs within the community, and assist with social media communications.
Public Health and Family Services: assist with Stop Diabetes Movement planning and promotion, organize vaccination drives and other health-related events.
Event Management: plan ASPIRE student field trips/events, and organize the annual Internship Gala.
Grant Writing: seek out and apply for donations and grants.

Commitment: Interns are expected to commit full-time during the summer to meet the required 200 hours, which typically means working between 20-40 hours per week. This involves spending a few days working in the office and completing direct service out in the community, mainly in areas around West Houston.

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